…they had verified 11 false claims circulating about alleged payment of INEC officials, arrests by police and underage voting as of the time of the report, while claims relating to shooting and disruption of voting were still being verified. The statement is a preliminary account covering the process up to 12 noon and w…

…outside the state to disrupt the 2026 governorship election, with police confirming the arrests took place over the past month.As reported by Channels TV, Samuel Etaifo, the commissioner of police overseeing security for the 2026 Osun election, disclosed the development on Saturday morning, August 15, 2026.Police detai…

…the operation.Osun election: Council calls on army chief to actDescribing the alleged arrests as "shocking and undemocratic," the council called on the Nigerian Army to remain neutral throughout the electoral process."The Imole Campaign Council has called on the Nigerian Army not to allow its noble self to become pawns…

…terrorists and bandits across the country. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday, Osifo said the arrests and prosecutions were sending a strong message to criminal elements terrorising communities across the country. “When they are arrested and prosecuted, the bad guys get the clear message,” he said. The TUC chairman also back…

…can confirm this. I just resumed office as the acting controller a month ago, and the arrests were made before I resumed. Meanwhile, we are putting strategy in place to stop the theft.” Similarly, the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed to PUNCH Metro on Wednesday that suspected vand…

…he s£xually assaulted 18 men. The assaults typically followed traffic stops or arrests. In one case, Blackwell detained two men after a traffic accident, groping one in the back seat of his police vehicle before taking his other victim to a remote location.Sixteen of his victims were handcuffed at the time. Fifteen wer…

…the statement said. “These are not isolated incidents.” The UK welcomed recent arrests and indictments by Israeli authorities of perpetrators of settler violence but said more needed to be done. “We welcome recent arrests and indictments by Israeli authorities of perpetrators of settler violence. “But perpetrators have…

…NewYork Presbyterian Hospital, where he was listed in critical but stable condition. No arrests have been made and no criminality was immediately suspected, cops said. by Linda Ikeji at 10/08/2026 10:41 PM | Share this Story

Troops of the 82 Division/Joint Task Force South East, Operation UDO KA, in collaboration with operatives of the Department of State Services, have arrested a suspected commander of a kidnapping syndicate and recovered four AK-47 rifles, seven magazines and 133 rounds of ammunition from a forest hideout in Enugu State.…

…accused the Oyetola-led APC of intimidating Accord Party members, following reported arrests and raids on the homes of some party leaders and senior government officials. The APC has rejected the allegations and continued to campaign on its promise to reclaim the state after losing it to Adeleke in 2022. Oyetola, who g…

…carried out under the cover of police authority,” he said. According to him, the arrests were designed to keep Accord leaders away from their families, communities and campaign activities during the critical period of the election. “The APC is desperate in Ijesaland. And rather than face the people in a free, fair and…

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) arrested three more persons have suspected to be members of the kidnapping ring that abducted the dean of agriculture, Nasarawa State University, Professor Samuel Avengbe Okunsebor. The university don was rescued by DSS operatives two days after some gunmen kidnapped…

…in the operations and members of the public whose timely information contributed to the arrests. "He further urges residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious persons, movements or activities to the Police. "The Command will continue to work with relevant stakeholders and members of the public to mainta…

…the alleged vandalism of a newly constructed bridge linking Festac Town to Alakija. The arrests followed a joint midnight enforcement operation by officers of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) and the Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI) task force after authorities uncovered the alleged destruction of critical components of t…

The Anambra State Special Anti-Touting Squad Agency in collaboration with the state Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare, has arrested a mother and her accomplice for selling her baby for ₦2.9 million in Awada, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The mother of the child, identified simply as M…

…and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, saying the arrests followed the discovery of what he described as a “disturbing act of vandalism” beneath the bridge. According to Wahab, investigations revealed that the suspects allegedly removed iron rods, steel reinforcements, cables and o…

…are also analysing CCTV footage in an effort to identify those responsible. No arrests have been made. by Linda Ikeji at 05/08/2026 9:52 PM | Share this Story

…to combating drug-related crimes. The commander said the agency would not only focus on arrests and convictions but would also intensify enforcement of the Proceeds of Crime Recovery and Management Act to confiscate assets acquired through drug trafficking. According to him, drug traffickers derive their strength from…

Army arrests two soldiers who acted as bouncers at TikToker Peller's wedding in Lagos The Nigerian Army has arrested two serving soldiers over their alleged involvement in an unauthorised deployment during the wedding ceremony of content creator Habeeb Hamzat, known as Peller, and fellow TikTok personality Jarvis. Mili…

…statement on Tuesday, the NIS Public Relations Officer, DCI Akinsola Akinlabi, said the arrests followed intelligence gathered on activities of suspected trafficking networks operating in Lagos and Ogun states. According to him, the operation led to the arrest of Ouattra Adama, a Burkinabé national, alongside 11 other…

…issued on Tuesday, 4th August, the NIS Public Relations Officer, AS Akinlabi, said the arrests followed actionable intelligence on trafficking syndicates operating in both states. According to the statement, one Ouattara Adama, a Burkinabe national identified as the alleged leader of the QNET/IGNITE syndicate, was arre…

…and possession of substances suspected to be Indian hemp in Bauchi metropolis. The arrests were carried out by operatives of the Command's Violent Crimes Response Unit (VCRU) during routine patrols on August 3, 2026. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, ANIPR, FFIS, th…

Imo police command arrests and detains officers caught on camera forcing man into their car boot The Imo State Police Command has arrested four of its officers caught in a viral video forcing a young man into the boot of their vehicle at Human Race Road, Nekede. The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday, August 2 at a…

…mandates, funding, investigative capacity, and prosecution outcomes require review. Arrests and accusations are not deterrence when weak case preparation, prolonged trials, and selective enforcement turn anti-corruption into spectacle. Appointments must be insulated from partisan capture, funding made predictable, and…

…to apprehend the fleeing suspects,” Adam explained. Accordingly, the PPRO said all the arrests reflect the Command’s commitment to intelligence-led policing and prompt response. “These successes reflect the unwavering commitment of the officers and men of the Command to safeguarding lives and property,” he said, and ur…